Fiberglass Repair Technician Job Elkhart area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

The Fiberglass Repair Technician inspects, repairs, refinishes, and restores fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces used in pontoon boat production. This role identifies defects, performs the appropriate repair process, and delivers work that meets established quality, appearance, safety, and production standards.

Responsibilities:

Inspect fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces for scratches, chips, cracks, voids, gouges, air pockets, contour issues, and other defects.
Prepare repair areas by grinding, sanding, cleaning, masking, and protecting surrounding finished surfaces.
Mix and apply gelcoat, resin, catalyst, and other repair materials according to established processes and safety requirements.
Perform fiberglass and gelcoat repairs using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, buffers, and related equipment.
Match and blend gelcoat colors so completed repairs integrate with surrounding surfaces.
Sand, buff, and polish repaired areas to restore the required gloss, contour, and appearance.
Inspect completed work and correct sanding marks, haze, scratches, color variation, or other visible defects before release.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, report recurring quality or safety concerns, and assist wherever needed to prevent production delays.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to support the evolving needs of the business.

Fiberglass and gelcoat repair expertise, including sanding, buffing, polishing, and finish restoration
Color perception and attention to detail sufficient to produce repairs that are difficult to detect
Ability to identify defects, select the proper repair method, and complete work efficiently
Safe tool and chemical handling, dependability, adaptability, communication, and teamwork

Required education and experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated experience performing fiberglass, gelcoat, composite, automotive body, or similar surface repair and finishing work

Preferred education and experience:

Marine industry experience is a plus, but not required
Experience with gelcoat color matching and blending, surface preparation, sanding, buffing, polishing, and cosmetic defect correction

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands:

Standing and walking for extended periods
Lifting and handling tools, repair equipment, materials, and components up to 35 lbs
Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working in varied positions while completing repairs

Work environment:

Manufacturing and boat-production environment with work performed at different stages of the production process.
Work may be performed inside or outside year-round, with exposure to fiberglass and sanding dust, gelcoat, resins, catalysts, solvents, fumes, dirt, moderate to high noise, moving equipment, vibrations, and seasonal weather conditions.
Required PPE may include appropriate eye, hand, hearing, respiratory, and skin protection. All necessary PPE and training will be provided.

Travel Requirements:

There is no travel required for this role.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Evotti Marine is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status. We firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

FLSA Classification:

Hourly – Non-exempt

Salary Grade/Level:

Based on experience

Shift/

Schedule:

1st Shift, Monday through Friday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
OT, weekends, or possible schedule adjustments as needed
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